Many years ago when I hit PUBLISH here for the first time, I was so unsure of my future--mourning over the loss of my marriage, and trying to focus on a joyful, grateful heart--no matter
Visiting the blog of one of my favorite writers this morning, I struggled to comment on her post. I could close the tab and exit without leaving a trace of my visit, but I wanted to share
We often hear of people hitting 50 and having a midlife crisis. The reality regarding midlife is that we likely hit that point in our 40's based upon life expectancy. While that may seem depressing, it's more
I always get the thoughtful--sometimes challenging--questions from my kids while driving. Typically it's when we have a long drive or a lot of traffic, which means I can't escape the ones I am not quite
“Instead of complaining that the rose bush is full of thorns, be happy the thorn bush has roses.” ~Proverb On the last two miles of my typical run course, I often see an older woman
There are many benefits to writing on a blog. One is the opportunity to clearly see the past as it was in the moment--not a revisionist's version of it. I am able to look back
Sometimes life sucks. There's no more eloquent way to put it. Life experiences can be frustrating, heartbreaking, painful, depressing, and more. Regardless the extent of the challenge, age and experience lead to understanding these two
When a tragedy strikes, we, as a nation, grieve with the victims and their families. We feel touched by the heartbreaking accounts when the tragedy is a natural disaster, but so much more when the
It's official. With only 22 days until Santa arrives, we are in full swing for the Christmas season. If you are like my family, the count for this holiday starts 364 days in advance. The
Consumer-focused Black Friday is looming, and threatening to take the spotlight off Thanksgiving. Many retailers are opening on the holiday this year, which to me is sad. I refuse to shop Friday, planning to spend
